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The City of San Antonio surrenders ownership of the Cenotaph to the State of Texas
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio has handed the Cenotaph over to the State of Texas just as it is about to undergo costly repairs. City Council voted Thursday to transfer ownership of the downtown monument to the Texas General Land Office, one of the partners in the ongoing $550 million Alamo redevelopment plan.
San Antonio woman messaged 'Say goodbye to your son' to ex before killing the boy and herself, authorities say
SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County sheriff says cell phone data provided the evidence in the death of a mother and son in March that was ruled a murder-suicide. Savannah Kriger and her 3-year-old son, Kaiden Kriger, were the focus of an Amber Alert before they were found dead at Tom Slick Park on March 19. The little boy was at the center of a custody battle, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
Local car wash helping fight food insecurity in BCS community
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Aggieland Express’s brand-new location is looking to help fight food insecurity in the Brazos Valley by donating 100% of its proceeds to the Salvation Army. “The month of November, that’s when everybody gives, but the Salvation Army and the Food Bank would say they...
Cashier stabbed multiple times in Kroger robbery in Fort Worth, officials say
FORT WORTH, Texas — A cashier was in critical condition after she was stabbed multiple times in a robbery at a Fort Worth Kroger grocery store on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The incident happened shortly after noon at a Kroger store located at 9114 Camp Bowie West Boulevard, near...
Flight from DFW to Tokyo canceled after pilot got drunk and 'disorderly' on time off, airline says
DALLAS — A flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Japan was canceled after the pilot got drunk and "disorderly" in the days before the flight, Japan Airlines officials said. The incident happened ahead of an April 24 flight from DFW to Tokyo, according to a statement from...
Greenleaf Lane residents still looking for solution as their bridge continues to sink
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas — The Greenleaf Lane dispute between residents and county leaders has only gotten deeper, with the collapsing bridge in question becoming a greater risk for families each time it rains. Resident Lori Cook, who had to walk her children through the water Sunday night, said of...
'I just can't believe it' | McKinney man receives long-awaited full presidential pardon
MCKINNEY, Texas — This week President Joe Biden granted clemency and pardons to 16 people who were convicted of non-violent drug offenses. One of those pardoned is Jason Hernandez, 47, of McKinney. Jason was arrested at the age of 21 for drug offenses and was sentenced to a life term plus 320 years. In 2013, then-President Barack Obama commuted his life sentence and more than 10 years later, he has received a full pardon.
Some protesters arrested at UT Austin released from jail around 24 hours later
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated at least 100 people were arrested Monday. This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information. Nearly 80 demonstrators were arrested during pro-Palestinian, anti-war protests on the University of Texas at Austin campus Monday. “They...
'Watch it sucker!' Tina Knowles fires back at Charles Barkley after his rant about Galveston
GALVESTON, Texas — Over the weekend, Charles Barkley threw shade at Galveston. A day later, Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, threw it right back. If you’re coming in cold, let's get you up to speed. Over the weekend, Barkley, a former NBA player and current TNT analyst, slammed both the New Orleans Pelicans and Galveston in a single rant. You see, it's become a tradition on the NBA on TNT that when a team is about to get eliminated (The Pelicans are now down 0-3 to Oklahoma City), the analysts say that team is about to go to Cancun ... meaning, they’re about to be on vacation. Get it?
'God is good!' Man badly hurt while rescuing woman and toddler after their car plunged into 25-foot hole on washed-out road
WALKER COUNTY, Texas — A family is sharing their story of survival after their car plunged into rushing water when a road north of Houston collapsed under the weight of heavy rainfall. The rain left a 25-foot hole on FM 2989 in Walker County, catching the couple off-guard as...
'You will be checked for weapons': San Antonio police chief promises more Market Square security for Fiesta next year
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio's top law enforcement officer is promising security checks for those visiting Market Square during Fiesta next year after weekend gunfire that officials say left two dead and four others hurt. "You can be assured you will be checked for weapons as you walk in,"...
Two dead after helicopter crashes in Spring Branch neighborhood, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — A helicopter crashed in a residential neighborhood in Spring Branch Monday afternoon, officials say. Officials say a Hummingbird 260 helicopter crashed in the 600 block of Lantana Ridge around 3 p.m. According to the Comal County Sheriff's Office, the plane was occupied by a pilot and...
Here to Help: KCEN 6 News Inaugural Book Drive begins in May
WACO, Texas — Reading is essential to a child’s development, social skills and academic achievement, but many families in our community lack access to quality books to read during the summer. This year, Literacy Connexus and Transformation Waco are partnering with KCEN 6 News for a community book...
Woman hit by 18-wheeler, killed while trying to warn folks to slow down because of accident
COMFORT, Texas — A woman was struck by an 18-wheeler truck and killed while trying to warn other drivers to slow down due to crash up ahead, officials say. The fatal crash happened on I-10 Eastbound in Comfort near the 523/524 mile marker early Monday morning. The Texas Highway...
Drone video shows damage left behind by EF-1 tornado in Trinity County
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado left damage in Trinity County Sunday night. According to the NWS out of Houston, the survey team found the damage showed an EF-1 tornado hit in the county. The team also reported two people were injured. A home was damaged in the Rock Creek subdivision off of FM 356 west of Sebastopol.
Texas Parks and Wildlife says most of $100,000 in equipment seized at bass fishing tournament in East Texas not stolen
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says most of $100,000 in equipment inspected during the state's largest bass fishing tournament was not stolen. During a patrol, the Texas Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit conducted a patrol during the Sealy Big Bass Splash Tournament at Sam Rayburn Lake, which is the largest amateur fishing tournament in the state. The wardens seized two boats worth nearly $28,000 and ten motors worth roughly $75,000 while inspecting 300 boats, 243 motors and 100 trailers, according to a Facebook post from the Texas Game Wardens.
HCSO investigating after racist letter and noose left in Houston-area community activist's mailbox
SPRING, Texas — Dr. Candice Matthews wears many hats in her community from being an activist, to State Chair of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats. "I’m also a provider with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and I also have a contract with DFPS as a child-placing agency," said Dr. Matthews.
Scorpion season is here: As we head through spring, beware the sting!
SAN ANTONIO — Typically, scorpion season is from July to August, but some homeowners are already seeing the critters creep into their homes. KENS 5 spoke with Scorpion Pest Elimination LLC to see what you can do to protect your home. Sam Braswell is the owner and operator of...
SAPD: Two dead, four hurt in Historic Market Square shooting on penultimate night of Fiesta
SAN ANTONIO — Fiesta celebration at Historic Market Square was interrupted by deadly gunfire late Saturday night when two young men started shooting at each other and were eventually killed, San Antonio police officials say. Police Chief William McManus said officers working near the stage intervened when they heard...
A unique look at the presidency and life of George H.W. Bush from someone who knew him best
HOUSTON — Few people outside of the family knew President George H.W. Bush as well as Jean Becker, his longtime chief of staff. She is sharing stories from her new book, "Character Matters," calling it a roadmap to civility in our polarizing political climate. Becker is a journalist who...
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